Multi-channel and multi-interface mesh router and method for assigning channel according to fixed distribution scheme

Abstract

Provided is multi-channel and multi-interface mesh router and method of assigning a channel according to a fixed distribution scheme. The channel assignment method may configure a neighbor information table, a parent list, and a dependent list through exchanging of information between mesh routers, and may determine a channel assignment order based on the parent list and the dependent list and then assign a channel, beginning with a mesh router selected as a seed node, and sequentially transmit channel assignment information to mesh routers included in the dependent list.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONThis application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2009-0121306, filed on Dec. 8, 2009, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a mesh router and method for assigning a channel according to a fixed distribution scheme, and more particularly, to a method of selecting a seed node in a mesh network including a multi-channel and multi-interface mesh routers, and assigning a channel, beginning with a mesh router corresponding to the selected seed node.2. Description of the Related ArtA mesh router of an initial mesh network has been configured using a single channel and a single interface. However, according to an increase in a network size and a required service bandwidth, a mesh router using the single channel and the single interface had many drawbacks. Accordingly, there was an increasing desire ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a multi-channel and multi-interface mesh router and a method for assigning channels to the routers based on a fixed distribution scheme. The invention also includes a neighbor information table, a parent list, and a dependent list to minimize interference and maintain connectivity among the mesh routers. The invention allows for efficient channel assignment and reduces the likelihood of interference between the channels. The technical effects of the invention include improved network performance and reduced interference between devices.

Problems solved by technology

However, according to an increase in a network size and a required service bandwidth, a mesh router using the single channel and the single interface had many drawbacks.

Thus, it may be difficult to assign a channel to the mesh router and a corresponding interface.

When many different channels are used to decrease signal interference, it is possible to decrease the signal interference, however, a connectivity of a mesh network may be deteriorated.

Here, the signal interference may occur when the same channel is used.

Conversely, when the same channel is used to enhance the connectivity of the mesh network, a channel efficiency may decrease and the signal interference may also occur.

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